Black Sugarloaf is a small dolerite mountain in central north Tasmania. Since moving to this special place 20 years ago I have been learning about the plants, birds and invertebrates that live in the forest.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Brown tree frog (Litoria ewingi)
The Brown tree frog (Litoria ewingii) is found throughout Tasmania. I see them frequently at Black Sugarloaf, usually in the garden, but sometimes in the bathroom.
G'day Sarah, Just came across your blog the other day and only today had a bit of a look at some earlier entries. Nice stuff. Great fungi shots, and really enjoyed the Pink Robin post. Keep 'em coming. Regards, Gouldiae
Birds have always captured my imagination and since I could first say the word I wanted to be an ornithologist.
My move to Black Sugarloaf in 1988 coincided with the start of the Australian Bird Count (conducted by Birds Australia) and I contributed to the project for its duration. It was a great way to learn about the habitat requirements, habits and vocalisations of the forest birds. As many bird movements are correlated with the flowering and fruiting of plants, becoming familiar with the local flora was also necessary.
Putting names to the colourful abundance of fungal species poses a more difficult challenge as so many species in Australia are yet to be scientifically described and named. Every year I add to the list of fungi which now numbers over 200 species.
I am involved in various organisations including: treasurer of the Central North Field Naturalists and editor of The Natural News; member of the committee of Birds Tasmania (a regional group of Birds Australia); property assessor for the Land for Wildlife program; and I was on the inaugural committee of Fungimap Inc.
I write regularly and contribute photographs for these organisations.
The Brown tree frog (Litoria ewingii) is found throughout Tasmania. I see them frequently at Black Sugarloaf, usually in the garden, but sometimes in the bathroom.
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G'day Sarah,
Just came across your blog the other day and only today had a bit of a look at some earlier entries. Nice stuff. Great fungi shots, and really enjoyed the Pink Robin post. Keep 'em coming.
Regards,
Gouldiae
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